Mordene i Kongo, theatrically as Congo, is a 2018 Norwegian crime film directed by Marius Holst and co-produced by Christian Fredrik Martin and Asle Vatn with South African producer Marlow De Mardt. The film stars Aksel Hennie and Tobias Santelmann in lead roles whereas Ine F. Jansen, Dennis Storhøi, Tone Danielsen and Anthony Oseyemi made supportive roles.
The film was shot in South Africa, and revolves around two Norwegian adventurers, Joshua French and Tjostolv Moland, who are accused of killing their hired chauffeur just before crossing into the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The film received mixed reviews from critics. The lead actor Tobias Santelmann was awarded Best Male actor in the Amanda Award 2019. The film was also nominated for Best Photo, Best Sound Design and the People's Amanda sections.
Cast
Aksel Hennie as Joshua French
Tobias Santelmann as Tjostolv Moland
Ine F. Jansen as Ane Strøm Olsen
Dennis Storhøi as Morten Furuholmen
Tone Danielsen as Kari Hilde French
Anthony Oseyemi as General Joseph Kazumba
Wanga Jawar as Serge Kabondo
Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Victor Makuni
Franck Kalala as Katenda Nkulu
Charles Richard Katanga as Pierre Mawa
Monda Kinkela as Kisimo Aradjabo
Tuks Tad Lungu as Congolese Soldier
Patrick Madise as Abedi Kasongo
Sipho Mathashala as Gina Kepo Aila
Jean Serge Ngandu as Pierre Agabo
Tumelo Nkwanca as Bibiche Olendjeke
Benike Palfi as Girl - Backpacker's Hostel
Milton Schorr as German Backpacker
Christoffer Staib as Halvard Mo
International screening
Denmark – 29 May 2019
Sweden – 15 December 2019 (TV premiere) Germany – 6 February 2020 Hungary – 6 June 2020 (internet)